Programmer’s Guide
ITherm™ POSjet™ BANKjet™
Network Basics
Ethernet Adapter
Apr-04
Rev C
Page 33
TransAct Ethernet Adapter
The TransAct 10BaseT Ethernet adapter allows the user to communicate to the printer in two
ways. Raw data to Port 9100, LPR or port 515 or through TELNET port 23. The one you use
will largely depend on the application and how the interaction is to occur.
A word of caution on the use of LPR. LPR is a protocol within itself. Typically LPR is used by
a windows printer driver and supports the protocol in a way that is largely hidden from the
application. If you elect to use LPR you should not try to intermix LPR and any other protocol.
The TransAct Windows driver, supports enhanced features such as cash drawer status and
enhanced printer monitoring. These enhanced features use RAW data transfers. For that reason,
the TransAct print server should be used in RAW mode whenever possible.
The adapter supports. DHCP or static IP addressing. To make initial network setup easier, the
adapter will initially be configured to Auto IP. Auto IP attempts to DHCP or a Name server to
obtain an IP address assignment. If that fails, the network is monitored and an address consistent
with the active network is temporarily assigned and allow final configuration. (Note: Auto IP
should not be left active because the printers address may change and could conflict with
inactive devices in your network.) Turn off the Auto IP feature by setting DHCP or Static IP
using the Locator program or from the Address web page.
